City of San Bernardino
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San Bernardino, CA 92401
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Minutes
FOR THE
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ACTING AS
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO ACTING AS THE SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, MAYOR AND
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ACTING AS THE HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ACTING AS THE SAN BERNARDINO JOINT POWERS FINANCING
AUTHORITY
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2025
5:55 PM
The Special Meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino was called to order at 5:55 PM by Mayor Helen Tran on Monday , February 21, 2025, at Feldheym Central Library, San Bernardino, CA. Pursuant to Assembly Bill AB2449, Council Member Mario Flores participated in the meeting remotely, via Zoom, from the following location: 12125 Day St. Suite E-307, Moreno Valley, CA 92553.
CALL TO ORDER
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Theodore Sanchez Council Member, Ward 1 Late 5:59pm
Sandra Ibarra Council Member, Ward 2 Present
Juan Figueroa Mayor Pro-Tem, Ward 3 Present
Fred Shorett Council Member, Ward 4 Present
Kim Knaus Council Member, Ward 5 Present
Mario Flores Council Member, Ward 6 Present Via Zoom
Dr. Treasure Ortiz Council Member, Ward 7 Present
Helen Tran Mayor Present
Tanya Romo Acting City Manager Present
Albert Maldonado Assistant City Attorney Present
Genoveva Rocha City Clerk Present
Telicia Lopez Chief Deputy City Clerk Present
Mayor Helen Tran
Council Members
Theodore Sanchez
Sandra Ibarra
Juan Figueroa
Fred Shorett
Kim Knaus
Mario Flores
Dr. Treasure Ortiz
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Juan Figueroa led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Kim Calvin expressed disappointment that San Bernardino has gone through three city managers this year and emphasized the need to set clear public expectations.
Al Palazzo expressed his vision for rebuilding San Bernardino, and emphasizing the importance of empowering residents and developing affordable housing
Christian Shaughnessy acknowledge d Mr. Bill Gallardo’s long tenure at his previous city, and welcomed him to the City of San Bernardino.
DISCUSSION
1. Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-247 Appointing an Interim City Manager (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California adopt Resolution No. 2025-247, appointing William J. Gallardo as Interim City Manager.
Mr. Gallardo was introduced and welcomed as Interim City Manager. Council members discussed that his start date would take effect upon CalPERS certification.
There was a substitute motion by Council Member Ortiz, seconded by Council Member Sanchez, for staff to correct the official vacancy date in the staff report from February 11, 2025 to May 21, 2024 and amend the start date upon certification of CalPERS.
RESULT: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION WITH THE ADDITIONAL
REQUEST TO CORRECT THE OFFICIAL VACANCY DATE FROM
FEBRUARY 11, 2025 TO MAY 21, 2024 AND AMEND THE START
DATE UPON CERTIFICATION OF CALPERS. [8-0]
MOVER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7
SECONDER: Kim Knaus, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Flores, Knaus, Ortiz, Tran
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and are voted on in a single motion unless a council or staff member has pulled the item for more discussion.
RESULT: APPROVED THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND PULLED ITEM 3 FOR A SEPARATE VOTE [7-0]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Kim Knaus, Council Member, Ward 6
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Flores, Knaus, Ortiz NOES: None
2. Resolutions updating the Bank and Investment Account Signature Authority (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, and the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California acting in its capacity as the Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino adopt the attached Resolutions 2025- 248 through 2025-257 updating the City’s and Successor Agency’s bank and investment account signature authority.
Council Member Treasure Ortiz pulled requested to receive clarification regarding signature authority.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO ’S. 2025- 248,2025-249, 2025- 250, 2025-251, 2025-252, 2025-253, 2025-254, 2025-255, 2025-256 and 2025-257 [7-0]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Kim Knaus, Council Member, Ward 6
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Flores, Knaus, Ortiz
3. Professional Services Agreement with Robert Windle for Labor Negotiations Consultation (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Robert Windle for labor negotiations consultant services.
Council Member Sanchez pulled this item to clarify that the consultant will report and work with the City Manager. Assistant City Attorney confirmed that the contract states that the consultant will be working with staff which included the City Manager.
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MOVER: T reasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Flores, Knaus, Ortiz
At 6:15 PM the Mayor and City Council convened into closed session.
CLOSED SESSION
A) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PROCESS
(Criteria, Timing, Goal Setting, and Other Preliminary Matters) Titles: Interim City Manager
B) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6)
Agency Designated Representative: City Manager Employee Organization: General Unit (Teamsters Local 1932), Management Confidential Group (SBCMA), Mid Management Unit (Teamsters Local 1932), Police Dispatch Unit (SBPDA), Police General Unit (AFSCME District Council 36), Police Management Unit (PMA), and Police Safety Unit (SBPOA)
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Assistant City Attorney Albert Maldonado stated there was reportable action
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting of the Mayor and City Council was adjourned on Monday, February 21, 2025, at 7:24 p.m.
The next joint regular meeting of the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency will be held on Wednesday, March 05, 2025, at the Feldheym Central Library located at 555 West 6th Street, San Bernardino, California 92401. Closed Session will begin at 4:00 p.m. , and Open Session will begin at 5:00 p.m.
Telicia Lopez, CMC
Acting City Clerk